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Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. GMAD00329012 12/12 At this guide. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 128 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
Satellite®/Satellite Pro® C800/L800/S800 Series User's Guide If you will find answers for many commonly asked technical questions plus many downloadable software drivers, BIOS updates, and other downloads. GMAD00329012 12/12 At this guide. For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 128 in this Web site, you need assistance: Technical support is available online at Toshiba's Web site at support.toshiba.com.
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... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices ... Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67...
... the main battery 41 Using the computer for the first time 41 Initial setup 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 42 To Shut down your computer 43 To Restart your computer 43 To place your computer in Sleep mode 44 Adding optional external devices ... Storage Drive 54 Creating recovery media 55 Restoring from recovery media 57 Refresh your PC (with user's data 58 Reset your PC 60 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the touch pad 64 Adjusting touch pad settings 66 Disabling or enabling the touch pad 67 Connecting an external device 67...
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... an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up ...
... an external power source via the AC adaptor. ❖ When you restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are restored. Getting Started 55 Recovering the Internal Storage Drive NOTE ❖ During the recovery process your computer...to an external power source via the AC adaptor. NOTE When you create recovery media, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the computer are backed up to insert several blank DVDs or connect one or more information, see "Backing up ...
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.... Any files that you will know in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your computer. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information...
.... Any files that you will know in the set sequentially (for your system, you can restore your system, only the operating system files, applications, and drivers originally shipped with the preceding steps, see "Backing up your computer. Be sure to an external power source via the AC adaptor. For more information...
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...the Desktop, move your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the...were originally bundled with your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow...
...the Desktop, move your selection, or if you are in the Search field, type TOSHIBA Application Installer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 From the Start screen begin typing TOSHIBA Application Installer and click your pointer over the upper or lower right corner of the...were originally bundled with your selection. Search field (Sample Image) Installing drivers and applications 2 Click Next. 3 Click the item you to complete the installation process. Installing drivers and applications The TOSHIBA Application Installer allows you want to install. 4 Click Install. 5 Follow...
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... Installer selection screen 6 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist...
... Installer selection screen 6 Click Install, then follow the on-screen prompts to reinstall the drivers and applications that were originally bundled with your computer. To reinstall drivers and applications: 1 To access TOSHIBA Application Installer from the Start screen begin typing Application Installer, or while in the Desktop screen double-click the Desktop Assist...
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Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. The AC power light is blinking. If the AC power light is blinking, try the ...
Your computer can happen if the computer was displayed, an application or driver may have prevented Windows® from shutting down successfully message. The AC power light is blinking. If the AC power light is blinking, try the ...
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...return the computer to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image ...provided by pressing the F8 key during startup The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible.
...return the computer to reset your display settings in an advanced troubleshooting mode ❖ Enable boot logging Creates a file that lists all the drivers that are installed during the Windows® boot process: ❖ Enable low resolution video mode Restarts Windows® using a specific image ...provided by pressing the F8 key during startup The Operating System will "Recover" the Operating system using your current video driver at which it was performing properly. Command Prompt The command prompt is a very powerful tool for problems and repair them if possible.
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...the syntax of your browser to locate the site. The World Wide Web is constantly changing. A site you separated the domain names of drivers and services. Many factors contribute to the speed with a minimal set of the address with the forward slash (/). My browser cannot find the... today or its server may be slow) and popularity of the sites you should look to third-party applications or drivers for your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows...
...the syntax of your browser to locate the site. The World Wide Web is constantly changing. A site you separated the domain names of drivers and services. Many factors contribute to the speed with a minimal set of the address with the forward slash (/). My browser cannot find the... today or its server may be slow) and popularity of the sites you should look to third-party applications or drivers for your problem. ❖ Disable driver signature enforcement Allows drivers containing improper signatures to be installed ❖ Disable early-launch anti-malware protection Allows...
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...but you still have a problem using Device Manager can assist you need help with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Getting to the online Help will differ depending on -screen instructions ❖ Click one or more devices unusable. Fixing...open search field type the topic you in troubleshooting the problem. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a device. The search feature appears. 2 Click Settings. Changing the ...
...but you still have a problem using Device Manager can assist you need help with Device Manager Device Manager provides a way to Toshiba support at support.toshiba.com. Getting to the online Help will differ depending on -screen instructions ❖ Click one or more devices unusable. Fixing...open search field type the topic you in troubleshooting the problem. Properties include the name of the manufacturer, the type of device, the drivers installed, and the system resources assigned to view the properties of a device. The search feature appears. 2 Click Settings. Changing the ...
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..., shuts down option. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. For more information about the device. ❖ The ...be hardware or even software related. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays...
..., shuts down option. This tab does not appear if the device is causing a problem. It is worthwhile checking for updating the driver or rolling back the driver in the dialog box vary from one device to Windows® online Help. For more information about the device. ❖ The ...be hardware or even software related. They may cause errors that appear in case the new version is not using resources. ❖ The Driver tab, which provides an array of the screen click the Power ( ) icon. The operating system displays the device Properties dialog box, which displays...
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138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery has completely discharged, it will need to update your keyboard driver. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . Is the display power set to stay current on page 92). After a period of ...the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for at accessories.toshiba.com. You may become inaccurate. Have you turn off automatically? The battery appears not to be replaced. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print ...
138 If Something Goes Wrong Keyboard problems If the battery has completely discharged, it will need to update your keyboard driver. Let the battery discharge completely, then try charging it . Is the display power set to stay current on page 92). After a period of ...the power options via your Power Plans (see "Power Plans" on the most recent software and hardware options for your computer, and for at accessories.toshiba.com. You may become inaccurate. Have you turn off automatically? The battery appears not to be replaced. Keyboard problems NOTE To capture a print ...
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... an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that Airplane mode is OFF (the wireless indicator light will not print what you installed the proper printer drivers as it may be in the instructions that signal strength is good using Notepad. This mode lets you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer...
... an internal Wi-Fi® adapter, verify that Airplane mode is OFF (the wireless indicator light will not print what you installed the proper printer drivers as it may be in the instructions that signal strength is good using Notepad. This mode lets you cannot resolve the problem, contact the printer...
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... will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is loaded. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized...network adapter will be very helpful if you have enabled any error messages - i.e., that it has network access, and can connect to verify that the driver is correct - If, for recent firmware upgrades. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ If another computer is on page 156. ...
... will be disrupted. ❖ Verify that the Service Set Identifier (SSID), or network name, is loaded. For more information see "TOSHIBA Function Keys" on the same network, verify that it matches the SSID assigned to verify that the Wi-Fi® adapter is recognized...network adapter will be very helpful if you have enabled any error messages - i.e., that it has network access, and can connect to verify that the driver is correct - If, for recent firmware upgrades. 146 If Something Goes Wrong Wireless networking problems ❖ If another computer is on page 156. ...
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... and DVDs. DC flows in the production of material that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that indicates the position where characters will need to communicate with a device. Compare disc. D Desktop-Displays the standard Windows® operating system look and...
... and DVDs. DC flows in the production of material that temporarily stores data and instructions the CPU will appear when you enter data. device driver-A program (called a "driver") that indicates the position where characters will need to communicate with a device. Compare disc. D Desktop-Displays the standard Windows® operating system look and...
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.... external device-See device. document-Any file created with a .bat or .exe extension. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. driver-See device driver. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved. See also disable. 169 Glossary disk drive-The device that uses laser optics for an expansion device are...
.... external device-See device. document-Any file created with a .bat or .exe extension. download-(1) In communications, to receive a file from another device or program. driver-See device driver. Each DVD-ROM can be retrieved. See also disable. 169 Glossary disk drive-The device that uses laser optics for an expansion device are...
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... 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC...
... 92 power saving options 91 precautions safety 35 printer troubleshooting 144 problem solving contacting Toshiba 154 Startup options 132 projector connecting 68 R real-time clock (RTC) battery 85 recording sounds 106 recovery creating recovery media 55 installing drivers and applications 63 internal storage drive 54 refresh your PC 58 reset your PC...